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Mahadev app co-founder Ravi Uppal arrested in Dubai after Chandrakar extradition
Dubai authorities have apprehended Ravi Uppal, co-founder of the illegal Mahadev betting application, days after his associate Sourabh Chandrakar was extradited from Oman. Indian officials are working through diplomatic channels to expedite Uppal's extradition proceedings.
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Ravi Uppal, co-founder of the Mahadev betting application that facilitated illegal wagering operations across India, has been arrested in Dubai following a coordinated law enforcement operation. The arrest comes shortly after Sourabh Chandrakar, the primary architect of the illicit betting platform, was extradited from Oman to face charges in India.
The Mahadev app emerged as one of South Asia's largest unauthorized gambling platforms, generating substantial illegal revenues through widespread online betting activities. Indian authorities had been pursuing both Uppal and Chandrakar as key figures in the operation, which targeted users across multiple states.
Official sources indicated that Indian law enforcement agencies are engaging with Emirati counterparts through formal diplomatic channels to facilitate Uppal's extradition. Officials stated they are gathering additional information and working to accelerate the legal proceedings necessary for his return to India.
The arrests represent a significant escalation in India's crackdown on unauthorized gambling operations that have proliferated through mobile applications. Both Uppal and Chandrakar face serious charges related to running an unlicensed betting enterprise and facilitating illegal financial transactions.